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Published: 2011-08-15 21:50:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 946; Favourites: 58; Downloads: 0
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Description I believe we found a migration trap this past weekend at Chenango Valley State Park. There were so many warblers in the trees that it was overwhelming trying to ID them all and very difficult to get a field shot, let alone one that can be shown off. The Chestnut-sided Warblers were especially plentiful. This is a first year female, which looks completely different from the adult male that you may be used to seeing. This is another reason why ID-ing was difficult - there were so many juveniles!

Chestnut-sided Warbler (first winter female)
Chenango Valley State Park,
Chenango Forks, New York.
Canon 5D / EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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Comments: 8

BazarDeLaNature [2011-10-14 16:02:00 +0000 UTC]

nice shot

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mydigitalmind In reply to BazarDeLaNature [2011-10-15 23:46:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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meihua [2011-08-28 04:23:43 +0000 UTC]

Aww, she is so cute

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Glacierman54 [2011-08-25 03:59:31 +0000 UTC]

perfection!

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natureguy [2011-08-19 15:47:49 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot Melissa!

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mydigitalmind In reply to natureguy [2011-08-19 23:58:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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AartsLotus [2011-08-16 05:52:57 +0000 UTC]

Wide-eyed with caution, inquisition, fascination, and just liveliness! Warblers are so cute and the picture you capture is exceptional! ^^ composition: framing and position are all so lovely :]

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mydigitalmind In reply to AartsLotus [2011-08-16 12:49:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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